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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.94, 8,682.44 and 4,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.94, 8,682.44 and 4,055.58 is: 5,595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.94 : 8,682.44 = 4,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.94/8,682.44 = 4,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.94x = 8,682.44 × 4,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.94x = 35,212,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212,309.74/6,292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.53

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